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write an equation of the line that passes through the given point and is perpendicular to the given line
(0,3), y = -5x + 2​

User DavidK
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Answer:

y = 1/5x + 3

Explanation:

start by finding the opposite-sign reciprocal of the slope, which is 1/5 in this case. then, find the y-intercept, which is 3 in this case because of the point it gave us.

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